Everybody's all involved with the election, so I don't know...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I went to the open mic tonight...

The poetry reading at the Coffee Cartel...

And it went fantastically well!

Anybody want to celebrate with me?

:woohoo:

[SPKrazy]

1. Did you buy any large quantities of coffee?

:shrug:

congrats Peg

do they take dollars or Euros at the Cartel :P

:hug:

sounds cool!

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear Southpawkicker!

No coffee for me at this hour!

That would be crazyness!

I think they take dollars...

Thanks, sweetie!

It was really really fun!

OK...now you can go to bed, sweetie!:hug:

[puerco-bellies]

3. Missed it again.. opps

Rock on Miss C-P!!
:woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear puerco-bellies!

Thanks, sweetie!

It was so much fun!

My nerves are nearly gone...

The crowd is basically friendly, and I could tell by the applause that they liked my stuff!

:hug:

I thought you had a class...:shrug:

[harmonicon]

13. nerves nearly gone is nice

and it's good that it was well received.... we always like to think (at least I do) that we do the art we like without worrying about how it will be perceived, but it sure is nice when people like it, huh?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. My dear harmonicon!

It most certainly is wonderful when people like it!

I am really getting a taste for this stuff...

I can see myself performing in front of a huge crowd...I like it!

Thanks!

:toast:

[puerco-bellies]

22. I did, and do have a class Tue's and Thur's nights.

Jewelry class, and a Monday night Machinist class.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. That's what I thought!

I don't know how long your classes will be going on, but perhaps after you're done, we can have you and Ali come with me, and do some videotaping...

I'd still like to get some of this on YouTube!

:hi:

[The Traveler]

4. I have Jameson's Irish Whiskey in my glass

I am ready to celebrate anything, my dear California Peggy!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear Traveler!

How lovely to see you tonight!

I hope your life is good...

Your Irish Whiskey sounds wonderful...

Have some for me!

Thank you for being here!

:hug:

[The Traveler]

7. I did that ...

and so am t y p i n g v e r y s l o w l y.

Why do I suddenly have two lap tops? Very strange ... :hangover:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Let me see...

It's almost three in the morning for you...

I suspect you're tired, and the alcohol didn't help any!

Go to bed, sweetie... :hug:

[The Traveler]

9. I will

just as soon as this stupid batch job finishes running.

Really wish I could find a job as a stand up philosopher some where ...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Wouldn't that be nice?

Hope your batch job finishes shortly...

:hug:

[The Traveler]

11. Thanks

G'nite, buddy.
:hug:

[Gonzo Gardener]

12. Oh wow...

that's super cool, Peg! You're a brave woman.

:woohoo:

What did you read?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. My dear Green Meanie!

You know, I don't really feel all that brave!

I feel as though I'm getting up in front of a crowd of friends...

And they applaud and obviously enjoy what I'm reading...

Here's the texts of the poems I read last night:

First these two:


There is death here

They say you carry the seeds of your death

Inside you

I’ve just caught a glimpse of mine

A small piece of my heart

Just rolled over

And died.

And

Funny thing


I have no tears for it


Not yet anyway………

***********************************************************

Loss


Sharp like the winter winds


The keening

Comes up inside me

Ripping and tearing

Laying waste

To my joy


It pulls you away

It steals your love


I’m shivering

Helplessly

In the face of it


O where are you?
*****************************************************************

And then I read this one in the lightning round: You have a minute to read one poem!

A Good Kiss

A good kiss opens you
Your helpless body awakens

When mouths and lips and god help us tongues meet
all bets are off
as to where this kiss will go

Follow it let it lead you let the kiss go where it may

Let your body tell you
What it needs

Only a fool doesn’t listen

You might be surprised
At what it says
Or not
Who knows?

To be struck open with passion may bring you unexpected joy
or sorrow
But that is what your life is
You are not dead yet

Not if that kiss is any indication


:party:

[Gonzo Gardener]

30. (All Three) are lovely, my dear Peggy...

but I must confess being partial to the last one! :loveya:




You may be able to appreciate my predicament...

I was just lamenting how the symptoms of my seasonal blues coupled with insane hormone fluctuations, typical of a woman in her late 30's, has turned me into an unproductive dud with an horribly unfocused brain.

Frustratingly, the only things that appeal to me are cheesecake and, well... those sensual pleasures that follow 'A Good Kiss'.

How's a woman supposed to function day to day when all she can think about is hot sex and cheesecake?! :shrug:


:rofl:

[yellowdogintexas]

14. neat, that's all I can say. Hope it was wonderful nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. My dear yellowdogintexas!

It was wonderful!

I had a ball...

I'm really getting a taste for this sort of thing!

Thanks, sweetie...

:hug:

[Callalily]

15. You continually amaze

me Peggy! I'm hoisting a cuppa java this morning in celebration!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. My dear Simply Fugue!

Thanks!

I'm amazed at myself too!

I used to be shy, believe it or not!

Thanks for the toast, sweetie!

I love your smileys, BTW!

:toast:

[Fire Walk With Me]

17. Congrats, Peggy!

If anyone ever records your readings, the web site Twango.com is a free, easy way to post them and to embed the "player" into message board threads, just like any pic or youtube video.

Heck, if anyone films your readings, you could post them on youtube! Why not!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. My dear Peake!

I thank you...

I'm hoping to one day get a session recorded so all you lucky DU'ers can see me, and hear me too!

I would definitely be interested in posting on YouTube...

What a hoot that would be!

:bounce: :bounce:

[SallyMander]

24. Congrats!

Thought you might get a laugh out of this :D

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x7437763

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. My dear SallyMander!

Oh, that is too damn funny!

But we cannot have too much SallyMander!

You made me laugh!

Thank you, too, for your very kind wishes, sweetie!

:toast:

:rofl: :rofl:

[stuntcat]

25. what??!

This is a big deal :woohoo: if I went to a poetry reading it would be a MUCH bigger deal than the political whatnot going on out there somewhere!
Your pictures reading poetry were my favorite ones :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. My dear stuntcat!

Wow!

Thank you so much, sweetie!

I'm thrilled that you liked my pictures so much, too...

:hug:

[soleft]

28. Let me know if you plan to venture back towards NY

My girlfriend has begun to host readings at the Bowery Poetry Club. You could be a bi=coastal talent!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. My dear soleft!

If I think I'll be in NYC, I'll be sure to tell you!

Wouldn't that be one hell of a meetup???!!!

Thanks, sweetie!

:hug:

[azmouse]

31. That sounds like so much fun!

I wish I was your neighbor so I could talk you into taking me there. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. My dear azmouse!

Oh, how much fun that would be!

I kinda doubt it would take much "talking into" for you to come with me, sweetie!

:hug:

Thanks...